How we can all play our part for a sustainable future
Addressing climate change is an urgent and complex challenge but also an opportunity. Here are some of the ways we’re helping to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Living a more sustainable lifestyle
A greener home is all part of living a more sustainable lifestyle. Discover some bright ideas from a range of energy-saving tips to information on renewable energy sources. You can also find out information on the latest offers available for our residential mortgage customers.
How a sustainable lifestyle could help you save
Discover how tips for a more sustainable lifestyle could help save you money, and why investing your money in a sustainable fund could have a positive impact on the planet.
Moving to a more sustainable future
Make a move towards greener travel and you could discover great benefits. From everyday errands to great escapes, here are some bright ideas for how you could make your miles more sustainable. You can also find out information on the latest travel offers available.
The financial sector has an important role to play in supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy and at Barclays, we are determined to play our part consistent with our Purpose and relevant business and risk considerations.
In March 2020, we announced our ambition to be a net zero bank by 2050, becoming one of the first banks to do so. We made it clear at the time that we would approach the climate challenge thoughtfully and transparently, engaging with our shareholders and other stakeholders and reporting our progress.
We have a three-part strategy to turn our net zero ambition into action. Over the coming years, our strategy will continue to evolve and adapt to reflect external factors affecting the shape and timing of the transition to a low-carbon economy.
“The industrial revolution took over a century to transform the planet, and we cannot hope to undo overnight its deleterious impact on the environment. We are still at an early stage of this journey, but are committed to the destination and will persevere to reach it. One of my foremost priorities is for Barclays to demonstrate steady and significant progress against our net zero ambition.”
Our climate strategy is driven by consideration of relevant risks and opportunities and our Purpose to deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability for the common good and the long term.
The transition to a low-carbon economy is today’s defining opportunity for innovation and growth. We believe that Barclays can make the greatest difference by supporting our clients as they transition to a low-carbon business model, rather than by simply phasing out support for them. This is particularly true for our clients in highly carbon-intensive sectors.
We want to work alongside customers and clients as they transition to a low-carbon economy, using our advisory and financial expertise to help them navigate this period of extraordinary change. Here are some of the ways we’re helping to support the transition to a low-carbon economy:
